Tennis Lesson Plans

Seventh graders study deck tennis. For this lesson that can be adapted to teach movement, passing and positioning in any sport, 7th graders toss and catch a rubber ring, students of varying abuilities will be able to participate in this style of a game, and the activity works on motor and coordination skills.

Students use an alternative way to practice accuracy of their tennis strokes by playing a game similar to baseball in which the purpose is to hit the ball away from your opponents, but within the lines.

Students explore scoring and positioning of players on a tennis court during a game of tennis. after learning the basics behind the game, students will stand on a court and throw a ball back and forth to practice their positioning.  This game is very successful for beginners or less able tennis players, who can still participate fully and learn well.

Young scholars collect and analyze data.  In this middle school mathematics activity, students collect and record data regarding a bouncing tennis ball.  Young scholars graph data as they investigate the relationship between the independent and dependent variables

Learners determine whether the height of a tennis ball tube or the distance around the tube is greater, or whether they are the same. Using the formula for the circumference and diameter of a sphere, they discuss the word problem, and in small groups invent and carry out a method for solving the problem.

A combination of Tennis and Volleyball, this activity will help with court positioning and the volley shot in tennis. They practice volleying the ball and working together in teams.

Students learn the basics of tennis without having to serve into the service area in this fast pace game.

Fourth graders, in groups, develop drills designed to improve their teammate's tennis skills. They present their drills to the rest of the class and evaluate their effectiveness.

Young scholars practice using their throwing abilities by participating in a tennis ball race activity.  In this physical education instructional activity, students run a relay race in which they carry a tennis ball to their next teammate and perform a random physical activity in order to move ahead.

Young scholars play tennis and demonstrate racquet control, ball control, and an understanding of the rules and scoring system. For this tennis lesson plan, students follow an activity sheet and demonstrate their skills based on the sheet.